J. Edward Lee Books

In a fresh look at the end of America's longest war, the editors have re-created the last days of America's Vietnam experience. Using interviews, documents, photographs, maps, a glossary, and a chronology, the editors dissect «Operation Frequent Wind», the massive air and sea evacuation of South Vietnamese and Americans from Vietnam. The war's final moments comprise a snapshot of war in its entirety, complete with chaos, courage, and politics.

The narrative follows John Gary Anderson, a visionary who founded the Anderson Car Company with dreams of transforming Rock Hill, South Carolina, into an automobile hub. His journey from poverty during the Civil War to becoming a key player in the burgeoning automotive industry highlights his industrial ingenuity and commitment to his community. However, despite his initial success and ambition, unforeseen challenges lead to a dramatic downfall, encapsulating the rise and fall of a pioneer in the New South's economic landscape.

For a quarter of a century, South Carolinian James P. Richards was a skillful bi-partisan legislator, standing on the front lines with Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, and his congressional colleagues to shape American Foreign Policy in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East during the Cold War. In 1957, Richards served as Eisenhower's ambassador to the strategic Middle East, travelling 30,000 miles and visiting fifteen nations explaining the evils of "international communism." Richards' bi-partisanship and his experiences in the Middle East are of interest to America in the post-9/11 world.

Focusing on the Vietnam War, this book delves into its significant events and the U.S. presidents involved, highlighting the mistakes made and the lessons learned that resonate today. It situates the conflict within the broader context of the Cold War, offering insights into its lasting impact on American history and foreign policy. Through a detailed analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of a pivotal period that shaped modern America.

Focusing on the years 1945 to 1954, this analysis by Dr. J. Edward Lee challenges conventional narratives of the Vietnam War by highlighting America's early involvement and its missed opportunities for positive engagement with Ho Chi Minh. The author argues that the U.S. overlooked its own revolutionary ideals of independence and self-determination, ultimately supporting French colonialism instead. This work serves as a critical resource for scholars, veterans, and anyone interested in the complex history of America's Vietnam experience.